Field Lead Technician (L3)
About This Role
The Field Lead Technician (L3) is the senior technical authority on any TLX field deployment. You will direct multi-person crews executing structured cabling, fiber optic installation, and commissioning work inside live hyperscale and colocation data centers — environments where uptime is measured in nines and a single misstep carries seven-figure consequences.
You are not just a technician. You are the person the project manager calls when something unexpected surfaces at 2 AM. You read the room, read the documentation, and make the call. You develop the L1s and L2s on your crew into the next generation of mission-critical specialists, and you hold the quality bar that TLX's clients have come to expect.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise field crews of 2–8 technicians on active data center installation projects
- Perform and oversee expert-level fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing using OTDR and OLTS equipment
- Serve as primary QA/QC authority — review all work before sign-off and maintain zero-defect documentation standards
- Interpret and execute against cable maps, schematics, rack elevation drawings, and project specifications
- Coordinate daily with project managers, general contractors, and client site representatives
- Mentor and evaluate L1 and L2 technicians; provide structured feedback and on-the-job training
- Manage field inventory, tool accountability, and site safety compliance
- Escalate technical issues and document resolutions for institutional knowledge capture
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years data center, structured cabling, or field service experience
- Expert-level fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing (OTDR & OLTS)
- Experience leading installation teams in live, mission-critical environments
- Ability to interpret cable maps, schematics, and project documentation
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
- BICSI RCDD, RTPM, CompTIA Network+, or CCNA preferred
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs
What You Get
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Per diem and travel reimbursement for project deployments
- Access to the Coalition peer-endorsement network — your reputation travels with you
- Structured career pathway: L3 → Field Supervisor → Project Lead
- Exposure to large-scale data center projects
- Credential support for BICSI, CompTIA, and other industry certifications
Ready to Apply?
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Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM CT
Job Summary
- Company
- Posted via Founding Staffing Partner: Talent LogistX
- Location
- Multiple Locations
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Compensation
- Competitive / DOE
- Category
- Engineering
Employer Profile
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